The current carbon fixation techniques including chemical as well as artificial methods have various drawbacks, such as the techniques are energy extensive, there are concerns about the long-term viability and safety of CO2 storage sites. Leaks could potentially negate the benefits of carbon sequestration. This research aims to offer a compact and scalable solution to artificial methods of CO2 capture by utilizing naturally occurring microalgae samples of the species Chlorella Vulgaris. To accomplish this, this research optimized growth conditions for Chlorella vulgaris to achieve increased photosynthetic efficiency thus maximizing carbon capture rates by altering growth medium, light intensity, and surface area exposure. Experiments explored the effects of Zarrouk’s and Bold’s Basal medium on carbon capture rates followed by varying light intensities and bubbling to increase surface area contact with CO2. Results showed that the optimal conditions for carbon capture for the Chlorella samples were BBM as the growth medium, a light intensity of 2400 lx, and a constantly bubbled environment. These conditions were then subsequently incorporated within a scalable device equipped with LED lighting, an air pumping system, and monitoring sensors designed to be deployed in areas with high CO2 concentrations. The device could maintain optimal conditions in a variety of environments while ensuring maximum carbon capture.

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Optimization of Carbon Capture Rates of Chlorella Vulgaris Using Experimental Testing

  • Hridank Garodia,
  • Reetu Jain,
  • Shiv Kini

摘要

The current carbon fixation techniques including chemical as well as artificial methods have various drawbacks, such as the techniques are energy extensive, there are concerns about the long-term viability and safety of CO2 storage sites. Leaks could potentially negate the benefits of carbon sequestration. This research aims to offer a compact and scalable solution to artificial methods of CO2 capture by utilizing naturally occurring microalgae samples of the species Chlorella Vulgaris. To accomplish this, this research optimized growth conditions for Chlorella vulgaris to achieve increased photosynthetic efficiency thus maximizing carbon capture rates by altering growth medium, light intensity, and surface area exposure. Experiments explored the effects of Zarrouk’s and Bold’s Basal medium on carbon capture rates followed by varying light intensities and bubbling to increase surface area contact with CO2. Results showed that the optimal conditions for carbon capture for the Chlorella samples were BBM as the growth medium, a light intensity of 2400 lx, and a constantly bubbled environment. These conditions were then subsequently incorporated within a scalable device equipped with LED lighting, an air pumping system, and monitoring sensors designed to be deployed in areas with high CO2 concentrations. The device could maintain optimal conditions in a variety of environments while ensuring maximum carbon capture.